Terrific
Techniques by Hand
(Each class is 3 hours)

Hand applique’ is
appealing to the eye and
has so many
applications. In this
class the students will
learn techniques to
prepare and attach
stems, leaves and petals
in a simple yet elegant
flower design. Come and
take pleasure in this
relaxing class where the
emphasis is on enjoying
the process. 3
hour class;
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Reverse
Applique'

Reverse
applique’
gives an
added
dimension
to your
work.
Come to
class
and
learn an
easy way
to
create
circles
that
look
“set
into”
the
background
fabric.
Enjoy
the
relaxing
pace of
this
hand
work
only
class
where
you will
create a
piece
that can
be kept
as a
reference
sample
or used
as the
basis
start to
a whole
quilt.
This
technique
will
also
work
with
other
simple
shapes.
3 hour
class;
supply
list

English Paper Piecing

Learn
this
classic
technique
with a
new
twist.
The
students
will
unwind
and
enjoy a
relaxing
workshop
with no
machine
work
involved.
Slow
down and
enjoy
the
process
of
creating
a
special
hand
crafted
piece
that can
be used
to
decorate
a pillow
or bag
or
expanded
to
create
an
entire
quilt.
3 hour
class;
supply
list

Woven
Strips

In class you will learn this fun technique to add the texture of woven strips to your quilt. Use it for borders, blocks, or perhaps as the base of a basket. With a few simple tools and an iron you can prepare fabric for some relaxing hand work that will add a special touch of dimension and interest to your next project. 3 hour class; supply list

Embroidery

Add a special touch to your next project. Hand embroidery will elevate your piece to the next level with texture and detail that will set your work apart. Learn basic stitches that, when combined, will open you to a myriad of possibilities. Add knots, stems, and flowers to create whimsical or elegant design elements to your work. Slow down and enjoy the process! 3 hour class; supply list

The
Modern Hexagon
(6 hour class)In this fun class the students will be
learning the techniques of joining the hexagons and
attaching them to a background all by machine. The class
project is a “flower hexagon” block set on a background with
borders. This piece can be used as a pillow or as a start to
a larger piece. We will be working with oversized hexagons
that will give the piece a Modern feel. The technique is
very versatile and can be used with other shapes as well.
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Machine
Quilting the Modern Way
(6 hour class)

Modern machine
quilting is all about filling the negative
space with texture and design.

This class covers the
fundamentals of free motion machine quilting
while introducing a collection of new,
Modern quilt designs. The students will
spend time learning and practicing the
basics of free motion stitching, then move
to a whole cloth piece to create a sampler
of Modern machine stitches to use as a
reference guide. Come spend a fun and
relaxing day and take home a sampler of
Modern stitches to use on your own quilts.
Supply List. Click picture for an
enlargement.

Free Motion
Photo -
A Quilter's Coloring Book(6 hour class)In
this class the students will use free motion stitching and
thread painting techniques to transform one of their own
photos into fabric. Students will learn a fun and easy way
to transfer the image to a fabric base and fill in the
design using a “fabric coloring book” style. Ways to mount
and display your mini work of art will be discussed. Come
and have a play day with a quilter’s coloring book!!
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Embellish It!(6 hour class)Have
you always loved beads, and longed to add them to your
quilts and garments? This class is for you! In class the
students will be making a stitch sampler of bead techniques.
Learn to securely attach beads, shisha mirrors, and
cabochons. Students will create bead stacks, several types
of fringes, and learn straight row beading techniques. Come
to this fun class and find out how to add a bit of beaded
“bling” and sparkle to your next quilt creation!
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Superior Finishes-Binding
your Quilts(3
hour class)

Is
binding the quilt your least favorite part? Tired of
humdrum finishes? Come and learn piping and binding
techniques to make your quilts stand out in a crowd. In
class you will be making samples of finishing methods to
take home and use on your own quilts. Binding will never be
boring again!
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Novelty Stars (6
hour class)

Need
a quick gift quilt? Maybe you just like to buy those fun
novelty prints with medium to large scale motifs and then
they sit in your fabric stash, waiting to be used. Come to
class and create a playful star quilt using these wonderful
prints. So easy to make, you won’t be able to stop with
just one!
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Raspberry Limeade(6
hour class)

This
class combines foundation piecing and appliqué. Class time
will be primarily spent on foundation piecing the Star
Flower blocks for the quilt. There will be discussion and
demonstrations of appliqué techniques and of possible
quilting designs for the finished piece.
42 ½” X 42 ½”
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Colorado Columbine
(3 hour class)Easy
foundation piecing creates this striking “Log Cabin”
flower. Learn a method that makes it simple! Setting
techniques will also be discussed for making a larger
project. You don’t have to be experienced in foundation
piecing to make this pretty quilt. Looks great in hand dyed
solids or in prints!
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Free Motion Appliqué
with Embellishment1 day
(6 hours) and 2 days (two, 6 hour)Create a unique wallhanging all your
own! Students will learn “Thread painting” machine appliqué,
and free motion quilting skills. In the one day class there
will be a demonstration on hand embellishing with beads. The
two day class will include making a beading technique
sampler. Easy designing techniques, where the fabric does
the work, will be used. Students will have a good start on
a wallhanging at the end of class. One or two day options supply list for 1 day classAdditional supplies for the 2 day class.
(if taking the 2 day class you will need both lists.)

Free
Motion Machine Quilting(3
hour class)Come and learn the basic techniques
needed for successful free motion quilting. Batting,
thread, needles, and machine set up will be discussed in
class. You will take home reference samples, confidence and
lots of ideas for quilting your next project.

Crazy
Stars(6 hour class)In this class the student
will be creating a 52” square quilt with easy to make,
free-form stars. The technique is really fun and each quilt
will be unique to the maker. Pre-cutting some pieces will
allow for more time in class for piecing the blocks. It is
easy to make more blocks later to make a larger piece.
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Terrific Techniques by Machine
(6
hour class)

Want to take a class that that will teach you some useful
techniques? This is the one! Learn helpful skills to add to
your “bag of tricks” and use them on the projects of your
choice when you get home from class. In class you will be
learning to set in rounded shapes without pins, how to
insert “pick-up sticks” into a finished block or quilt and
how to foundation piece without sewing through the paper. No
need to go out and buy any new fabric or gadgets. Use things
you already have on hand to expand the possibilities for
your own work. Come ready for a fun, relaxed class filled
with tips and tricks to help make your quilting more
interesting and effortless!
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